On a calm night in 2024, a deafening explosion suddenly sounded on the eastern coast of the Eastern Mediterranean. Israel Air Force F-16 fighters suddenly appeared over Tartus, Syria, and launched a heavy bombardment of Russia naval bases. The move shocked the entire Middle East. When Russia President Vladimir Putin heard the news, he immediately ordered the entire army to enter the highest state of combat readiness.
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A hot spot in the shadow of the Cold War
Speaking of Tartus in Syria, you may not be familiar with it. But it is an important military base of Russia in the Eastern Mediterranean and can be regarded as an important chess piece of Russia in the Middle East. This base has existed since Soviet times and can be described as a "bridgehead" for Russia in the Eastern Mediterranean.
In recent years, with the turmoil in Syria, Russia has paid more and more attention to this base. They are constantly expanding their bases, increasing their military personnel and equipment. "The Tartus base is like a 'anchor' for Russia, which can not only monitor the situation in the eastern Eastern Mediterranean, but also provide support for Russia's military operations in the Middle East," a military expert said. "
But this "move" of Russia can provoke Israel. Israel has long feared that Russia is sending weapons to groups such as Allah through this base. Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said at a press conference: "We will never allow any force that threatens Israel's security to gain a foothold on our doorstep." "
A crisis that is on the verge of eruption
The air raid came suddenly, but it was also reasonable. According to Israel, they have conclusive information that Russia is sending advanced weapons to Allah and other organizations through the Tartus base. A senior Israel military official said in an anonymous interview: "We have no choice but to act to keep ourselves safe." "
After the air strikes, the reaction of the Russia side can be described as rapid and strong. In a televised address, President Putin harshly condemned Israel's "unjustified behavior," calling it a blatant provocation to Russia's sovereignty. He also warned that if Israel dared to launch a similar attack again, Russia would use "all necessary means" to retaliate.
At the same time, Russia began the massive deployment of advanced S-400 anti-aircraft missile systems and Iskander tactical missiles in the Syria region. A correspondent based in Syria told me: "Now the entire sky of Syria is covered with Russia's air defense net, not even a fly can fly in." "
The international situation is surging with undercurrents
The incident immediately aroused widespread concern in the international community. The UN Security Council urgently convened a meeting to discuss the matter, but ultimately failed to reach any substantive resolution due to differences between Russia and M.
As an ally of Israel, the attitude of country M in this incident appeared somewhat embarrassing. On the one hand, the Secretary of State of State M has publicly expressed support for Israel's right to "self-defense"; On the other hand, they called on both sides to exercise restraint and resolve the dispute through diplomatic means. Some analysts believe that this "ambiguous" attitude of country M is actually supporting Israel.
The European Union is more cautious. In a statement, the EU's High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy called on all parties to remain calm and avoid further escalation. But some EU member states, notably France and Germany, privately express concern about Russia's growing influence in the Middle East.
A contest beyond the smoke of gunpowder
Just when people thought that the situation might slowly subside, a series of unbelievable events occurred one after another, and the situation was once again tense.
The first is that one of the Russia's military ships was attacked by an unknown missile while sailing in the Eastern Mediterranean. According to eyewitness accounts, the missile almost split the hull in half. Although Russia did not directly blame Israel, a Kremlin spokesman said meaningfully at a news conference: "We know who did it, and they can't escape." "
Immediately after, Israel suffered a massive cyber attack. The attack paralyzed traffic signal systems in several Israel cities, some bank ATMs did not work properly, and several power plants even stopped working for a time. While there is no direct evidence that the attack was linked to Russia, Israel cybersecurity experts believe that the attack was carried out in the same way as previous Russia hacking groups.
What is even more unexpected is that there was a direct exchange of fire between the US and Russian forces in northern Syria. Both sides claimed that the other fired first, but in any case, the exchange of fire made an already fragile situation even more dangerous.
What does the future hold?
Faced with such a complex situation, many people are asking: what will happen next? To be honest, I don't know. But one thing is certain, and that is that the "powder keg" of the Middle East has been ignited again.
The contest between Israel and Russia goes far beyond the two countries. It involves the balance of power in the Middle East as a whole, and it also reflects the global game between the great powers.
Some experts believe that the conflict could reshape the geopolitical landscape in the Middle East. But there are also concerns that, if not handled properly, could lead to a larger conflict or even evolve into a new "proxy war".
In any case, we ordinary people can only hope that all parties can remain rational and resolve their differences through negotiations. After all, the cost of war is always borne by ordinary people. What do you think? How will this turmoil end?
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